A bit about sweetness

“What’s your favourite dessert?” After which she said: “because I’ll bake it for you.”

In the heat of the moment my answer was carrot cake with cream cheese icing. And let me tell you that I don’t regret it one bite.

She put me on the spot. That baker lady. My mind was swimming – I LOVE EVERYTHING – but as I gave it more thought I realized there are definitely some baked goods that stand out for me and others that I just don’t feel passionately about at all.

It got me thinking about which I like most. Is there an absolute favourite? Well, no. Not really.

So for future reference (Mary’s and everyone else’s) here’s my attempt to rank baked goods based on my own personal preferences:

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My name is Andrea and I live in the Westboro area of Ottawa with my husband Mark. We have two daughters: Emma (19) and Sarah (17). I am the managing editor of our community newspaper, the Kitchissippi Times. I am a longtime Ottawa blogger, and I've occupied this little corner of the WWW since 1999... which makes me either a total dinosaur or a veteran, I'm not sure which! The Fishbowl is my whiteboard, water cooler, and journal, all rolled into one. I'm passionate about healthy living, arts and culture, family travel, great gear, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa for families. I also love vegetables, photography, gadgets, and great design.

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